Home security systems in Hobart — installed by locals who know your home inside out.

Why Tasmanian homes are adding security now

A lot of our solar customers started asking us about security after a run of battery and solar-equipment thefts around Australia — and here in Tasmania too. It makes sense: a home battery is a five-figure asset sitting on the side of your house, and a shed full of tools on a quiet block is an easy target. Add the usual reasons — peace of mind while you’re at work, checking on the shack from town, seeing who’s at the door before you open it — and a properly installed security system has become one of the most common add-ons we’re asked about.

And this isn’t something we read about second-hand — a few batteries have been stolen from local homes lately, and it’s what pushed us to offer security ourselves, as we said on our own Facebook page.

Security camera & CCTV installation in Hobart

We install quality camera systems sized to your property — from a single video doorbell to full perimeter coverage. Every system we quote includes:

• High-resolution cameras (up to 4K) with proper night vision, so faces and number plates are actually usable footage, not a blurry grey shape.
• Weather-rated hardware chosen for Tasmanian conditions — driving rain, salt air on the coast and frosty mornings inland.
• A phone app you’ll actually use — live view, motion alerts and playback from anywhere, set up on your phone before we leave.
• Neat, hardwired installation by licensed electricians — no dangling cables, no flat batteries in wireless cameras six months later.

Alarm systems & 24/7 monitoring

Cameras record; alarms respond. We install modern alarm systems with pet-friendly movement sensors, door and window contacts, and smartphone arming — plus smart locks and video doorbells if you want the whole entry sorted at once. If you’d like someone else watching when you can’t, we can set up back-to-base monitoring, where a 24/7 control room responds to activations and calls you (or a patrol) as needed. We’ll tell you honestly whether monitoring is worth the monthly fee for your situation — for many homes, self-monitoring through the app is enough.

Protecting your solar & battery investment

This is the part nobody else in Hobart’s security market really covers. Solar panels, inverters and especially home batteries are valuable, portable and often mounted where they’re easy to reach — and thefts of exactly this equipment are rising across Australia. Because we install the solar and battery gear itself, we know precisely where it’s vulnerable. Our standard approach:

• Camera coverage of your inverter and battery, angled so anyone approaching them is recorded clearly.
• Sensor lighting and tamper alerts around the equipment, so a night-time visitor gets lit up and you get notified.
• Lockable enclosures and anti-tamper mounting where practical, and serial numbers recorded so gear can be identified.

A visible camera and alarm is the strongest deterrent — thieves target easy, unwatched equipment. If you’ve invested in solar and a battery, protecting it is cheap insurance by comparison.

Solar-powered cameras for sheds, shacks & off-grid properties

No power, no NBN, no problem. Solar-powered 4G security cameras run anywhere there’s daylight and mobile coverage — no mains connection or internet line required. They’re ideal for sheds and machinery, shacks you only visit on weekends, farm gates, and off-grid blocks around the Huon, the Channel, the East Coast and the Midlands. We supply, install and configure them, including the app setup and alert zones, so you can check the block from your lounge room.

Security that keeps working in a blackout

Quality cameras and alarms include their own battery backup, so a short outage doesn’t blind them. But if your home already has solar and a home battery that keeps your cameras rolling in a blackout, the whole lot — cameras, alarm, NBN modem and Wi-Fi — can keep running straight through an extended outage. A blackout is exactly when you want your security working, and pairing it with a battery is the neatest way to make sure it does.

What does home security cost in Tasmania?

Honest numbers, because most security websites won’t publish them:

System	Typical installed price (2026)	Suits
Video doorbell or single camera	from ~$800	Units, townhouses, watching one entry
2–4 camera system with smart app	$2,500–$4,500	Most Hobart homes
Full coverage, larger properties	$5,000–$8,000	Big blocks, acreage, multiple outbuildings
Solar-powered 4G camera (per unit)	quoted per site	Sheds, shacks, off-grid — depends on coverage & mounting

Back-to-base monitoring, if you want it, adds a monthly fee we’ll spell out on the quote. We quote fixed prices after a free site check — no surprises, no “from” pricing that doubles on the day.

Why choose Solar Generation Tasmania

You’re not handing your keys to a franchise. Security installation in Tasmania is licensed work: anyone installing alarms or CCTV must be licensed under the Security and Investigations Agents Act 2002 (administered by CBOS), and any hardwired electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician. Our team covers both — the same SAA-accredited local crew already trusted with your switchboard, solar and battery. One team, one quote, one number to call if anything needs attention. We provide an installation certificate with every job, which many insurers want before applying a security discount.

Service areas

We install across Greater Hobart and Southern Tasmania, including Sandy Bay, Kingston, Blackmans Bay, Glenorchy, Moonah, Bellerive, Howrah, Sorell, Dodges Ferry, Huonville, Cygnet, New Norfolk, Brighton and Bridgewater — and further afield by arrangement, especially for off-grid and rural camera work.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a home security system cost in Hobart?

A video doorbell or single-camera setup starts around $800 installed. Most Hobart homes choose a 2–4 camera system with smart app access for $2,500–$4,500. Larger properties with full coverage run $5,000–$8,000. We quote fixed prices after a free site check — no surprises.

Can security cameras run on solar power?

Yes. Solar-powered 4G cameras work anywhere with daylight and mobile coverage — no mains power or NBN needed. They’re ideal for sheds, shacks, farms and off-grid blocks around Tasmania, and we install and set them up for you.

Do security cameras and alarms work during a blackout?

Quality systems include battery backup. If your home already has solar and a home battery, your cameras, alarm and internet can keep running straight through a power outage — one of the best reasons to pair security with a battery system.

How do I protect my home battery and solar system from theft?

Position cameras to cover your inverter and battery, add sensor lighting and tamper alerts, use lockable enclosures where practical, and keep serial numbers recorded. A visible camera and alarm is the strongest deterrent — thieves target easy, unwatched equipment.

Do security installers need a licence in Tasmania?

Yes. Anyone installing security alarms or CCTV in Tasmania must be licensed under the Security and Investigations Agents Act 2002 (administered by CBOS), and hardwired work must be done by a licensed electrician. Always ask to see both licences before work starts.

Will a security system reduce my home insurance premium?

Many Australian insurers offer discounts of around 5–15% for professionally installed, and especially monitored, security systems. Ask your insurer what documentation they need — we provide installation certificates with every job.